Conditionals

What is a first conditional used for?

• Used to express a likely or possible future event if conditions are met. It deals with real situations that could happen.

• Used to talk about hypothetical situations that are unlikely to happen in the present or future.

• Used to talk about hypothetical situations in the past and it's imagined result.

When do you confirm a deal?

• After the other party cries tears of joy.

• At the closing stage of negotiations.

• When everyone forgets what the deal was about.

What is the purpose of conditionals in business decision-making?

• To ensure decisions are consistent and reactive to specific scenarios.

• To avoid decision-making altogether.

• To prevent any changes to business operations.

• To eliminate risk entirely.

How do you reject a deal?

• Flip a table for dramatic effect.

• Scream “NO” and run out of the room.

• Politely say, “I’m sorry, but I can’t accept this.”

What is an of second conditional?

• If unicorns existed, we’d use them for transportation

• If I had a million dollars, I’d buy this deal right now.

• If I don’t sleep soon, I’ll turn into a zombie.

Which phrase confirms an agreement?

• “Are we good with this?”

• “Let’s shake hands awkwardly.”

• “Does this agreement come with free pizza?”

What’s a good expression to reject a deal?

• “Let me think about it after lunch.”

• “Only if you buy me a coffee.”

• “I’m sorry, but I can’t accept this.”

In a business negotiation, how would you confirm a deal while maintaining flexibility?

• "We are prepared to confirm this deal if we can finalize the contract terms next week."

• "We do not need any additional clarifications and will accept the deal."

• "We are confirming the deal, and no further discussions are needed."

In a negotiation, what is a key benefit of proposing a conditional trade-off?

• It eliminates the need for further discussions.

• It forces the other party to accept your demands.

• It ensures both parties feel they have gained something valuable.

• It allows one party to dominate the negotiation.

Which of these responses would indicate a conditional rejection in a business negotiation?

• "We will accept the deal without any conditions."

• "We reject the deal outright without any further discussion."

• "We cannot accept the deal unless you agree to a longer contract period."

• "We agree to all your terms and conditions."